The actor, who makes Los Angeles his home, recently returned from New York City, where he was filming the movie "Last I Heard." When he realized the Marlins were in San Diego, he decided to drive down.

"I even brought my dog," Bauer said. "I didn't want to leave my dog at home. We came for the afternoon."

Bauer has already attended a Marlins game at Marlins Park, going during the Astros series in early April.

"It's the greatest park in the world," the actor said. "It's the most amazing place I've seen a sporting event. The most amazing place. Staples Center is pretty good for Lakers games. The Miami Arena [American Airlines Arena] is pretty good. But [Marlins Park] is so aesthetically beautiful. It's so fan-friendly, you can't help but have a great experience. Even if you're losing."

Bauer senses the Marlins are on an upswing after they've won six straight.

"This team had a few bumps starting off, but they're starting to jell. You can feel it on this West Coast trip," he said. "Now, if we can get back to the East Coast and start taking some games."

Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.